11.55 Give the chemical reaction as evidence for each of the following observations.
(i) Tin (II) is a reducing agent whereas lead (II) is not.
(ii) Gallium (I) undergoes disproportionation reaction.
11.55 Give the chemical reaction as evidence for each of the following observations.
(i) Tin (II) is a reducing agent whereas lead (II) is not.
(ii) Gallium (I) undergoes disproportionation reaction.
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1 Answer
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(i) Due to inert pair effect Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+. Whereas Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+.
(ii) 3Ga+ —–> 2Ga + Ga3+
This is because Ga3+ is more stable than Ga+
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